Polysomnography Tech II

WVU Medicine; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System Sleep Evaluation Center is seeking a qualified Sleep Technologist to perform diagnostic sleep studies and support patient care across hospital and sleep lab settings.

Required credentials include RPSGT or RST with 18 months of sleep lab experience, state respiratory license as applicable, and NBRC certifications. Night shift with 36 hours weekly and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.
• RPSGT or RST certification with 18 months sleep lab experience.
• Respiratory Therapist license as required by state with 1 year sleep lab/respiratory experience.
• NBRC certifications: CPFT/RPFT/CRT/RRT/SDS.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assures completion of all patient testing procedures in Sleep Center and hospital.
• Documents properly in Tech Notes, equipment, and patient chart.
• Performs sleep studies per policy; bedside and in critical care areas.
• Prepares initial data for physician sleep reports.
• Observes and reports patient concerns; maintains patient data integrity.
• Demonstrates growth/development knowledge and interprets data for age-specific needs.
• Keeps equipment and rooms clean and orderly; participates in CEU and training.
• Instructs trainees and staff; contributes to team objectives.
• Scores sleep studies per AASM guidelines.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Communicate with physicians, staff, &

Education

RPSGT certification

RST certification

Respiratory Therapist license (LRTR/LRTC)

BLS within 30 days

ACLS Certification

Associates Degree in Allied Health

Job description

Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists AND 18 months Sleep Lab experience
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) through American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) AND 18 months Sleep Lab experience
• Respiratory therapist licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided: WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care AND One (1) year of Respiratory Therapist experience
• PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine AND One (1) year of Respiratory Therapist experience
• AND Respiratory Therapist must be certified in ONE of the following through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS)
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Associates Degree in an Allied Health Field, or Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Respiratory License.
• ACLS Certification

EXPERIENCE

• Respiratory Therapist with 1-2 years sleep lab experience
• Hospital patient care work experience

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures at the Sleep Center and in the hospital ensuring high-quality and efficient studies.
• Ensures proper documentation in the Tech Notes, acquisition equipment and patient chart.
• Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines of the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.
• Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established department guidelines.
• Uses AIDET Communications Process (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you) and informs the patient and family regarding the nature and significance of the study performed.
• Accurately observes, records, and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, and reactions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department policies and procedures.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Sleep Evaluation Center.
• Maintains CEU requirements and participates in department education and in-services.
• Assists in the instruction and hands-on technical training of trainees, house-staff, and medical staff both inside and outside of the institution.
• Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department by volunteering to assist co-workers, contributing ideas and problem solving with co-workers, as observed by supervision.
• Scores sleep studies according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, push, or pull minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• The flexibility to work during unscheduled hours.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Performs sleep studies in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4137 WVUH CH Neuro Sleep Lab 10th Floor

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.